Blueberry Peanut Butter Chew Sticks for Dogs Recipe
These Blueberry Peanut Butter Chew Sticks are a wholesome, homemade dog treat packed with natural ingredients like oat flour, peanut butter, and fresh blueberries. Designed to be both delicious and nutritious, these treats offer anti-inflammatory benefits from turmeric and omega-3 fatty acids from ground flaxseed, making them perfect for your furry friend’s health and happiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Total Time: 25-30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20-25 chew sticks depending on size 1x
- Category: Dog Treats
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Pet Food
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1.5 cups oat flour (or whole wheat flour or almond/chickpea flour for grain-free)
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed (optional)
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder (optional)
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup xylitol-free peanut butter
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- ½ cup fresh or thawed frozen blueberries
Instructions
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, applesauce, egg, and coconut oil. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Add the Dry Ingredients: Slowly add the oat flour and ground flaxseed to the wet ingredients, stirring continuously. Fold in the blueberries gently. Add turmeric powder here if using.
- Shape the Treats: Roll the dough out onto a parchment paper-lined surface to about ½ inch thickness. Use cookie cutters or cut into sticks, U-shaped, or spiral forms for fun textures.
- Bake (or Freeze): For baked treats, preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and firm. Alternatively, scoop the mixture into silicone molds and freeze for 4-6 hours until solid.
- Let Cool & Serve: Allow treats to cool completely before serving. Store extras in an airtight container or freeze for long-term freshness.
Notes
- Ensure peanut butter is xylitol-free as xylitol is toxic to dogs.
- Oat flour can be substituted with whole wheat, almond, or chickpea flour depending on dietary needs.
- Ground flaxseed adds omega-3 fatty acids, beneficial for coat and skin health.
- Turmeric powder can provide anti-inflammatory benefits but is optional.
- Freezing instead of baking offers a no-bake treat option, great for warmer weather.
- Store treats in airtight containers to maintain freshness.
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